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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.58, 445.16 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.58, 445.16 and 175.21 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.58 : 445.16 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.58/445.16 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.58x = 445.16 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.58x = 77,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,997.57/322.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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