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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.73 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.73 and 115.02 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.73 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.73 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.73 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 55,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,293.56/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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