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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 480.39 and 173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 480.39 and 173.89 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 480.39 = 173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/480.39 = 173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 480.39 × 173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 83,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,535.02/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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