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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 444.62 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 444.62 and 174.83 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 444.62 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/444.62 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 444.62 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 77,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,732.91/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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