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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 480.98 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 480.98 and 173.93 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 480.98 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/480.98 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 480.98 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 83,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,658.39/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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