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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.48, 480.26 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.48, 480.26 and 174.11 is: 260.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.48 : 480.26 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.48/480.26 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.48x = 480.26 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.48x = 83,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,615.10/320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.91

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