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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.51, 445.06 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.51, 445.06 and 175.14 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.51 : 445.06 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.51/445.06 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.51x = 445.06 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.51x = 77,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,947.81/322.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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