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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.16, 480 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.16, 480 and 175.80 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.16 : 480 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.16/480 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.16x = 480 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.16x = 84,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,384/320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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