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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.34, 480.75 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.34, 480.75 and 174.18 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.34 : 480.75 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.34/480.75 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.34x = 480.75 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.34x = 83,737.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,737.04/320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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