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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 480.10 and 174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 480.10 and 174.12 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 480.10 = 174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/480.10 = 174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 480.10 × 174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 83,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,595.01/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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