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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.06, 479.78 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.06, 479.78 and 174 is: 260.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 479.78 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/479.78 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 479.78 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 83,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,481.72/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.83

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