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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.00, 479.53 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.00, 479.53 and 173.62 is: 260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.00 : 479.53 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.00/479.53 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.00x = 479.53 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.00x = 83,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,256.33/320.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.18

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