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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.36, 442.10 and 173.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.36, 442.10 and 173.00 is: 238.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 442.10 = 173.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/442.10 = 173.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 442.10 × 173.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 76,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,480.90/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.73

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