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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.50, 445.05 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.50, 445.05 and 175.13 is: 241.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.05 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.05 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.05 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 77,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,939.38/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.67

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