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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.49, 445.04 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.49, 445.04 and 175.13 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.49 : 445.04 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.49/445.04 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.49x = 445.04 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.49x = 77,936.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,936.75/322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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