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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.61, 445.20 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.61, 445.20 and 175.25 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.61 : 445.20 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.61/445.20 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.61x = 445.20 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.61x = 78,020.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,020.74/322.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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