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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.46, 480.68 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.46, 480.68 and 174.17 is: 261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.46 : 480.68 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.46/480.68 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.46x = 480.68 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.46x = 83,721.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721.24/320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.26

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