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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 480 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 480 and 176 is: 264

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 480 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/480 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 480 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 84,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,480/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264

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