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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 480.18 and 173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 480.18 and 173.72 is: 260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 480.18 = 173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/480.18 = 173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 480.18 × 173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 83,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,416.87/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.68

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