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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.59, 445.17 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.59, 445.17 and 175.23 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.59 : 445.17 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.59/445.17 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.59x = 445.17 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.59x = 78,006.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,006.36/322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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