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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.47, 480.23 and 174.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.47, 480.23 and 174.09 is: 260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.47 : 480.23 = 174.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.47/480.23 = 174.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.47x = 480.23 × 174.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.47x = 83,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,602.37/320.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.88

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