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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.25, 480.14 and 111.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.25, 480.14 and 111.97 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 480.14 = 111.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/480.14 = 111.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 480.14 × 111.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 53,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,759.67/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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