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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.24, 444.68 and 174.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.24, 444.68 and 174.87 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.24 : 444.68 = 174.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.24/444.68 = 174.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.24x = 444.68 × 174.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.24x = 77,761.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,761.63/322.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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