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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 479.52 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 479.52 and 175.60 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 479.52 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/479.52 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 479.52 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 84,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,203.71/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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