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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.49, 480.88 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.49, 480.88 and 174.35 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.49 : 480.88 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.49/480.88 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.49x = 480.88 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.49x = 83,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,842.85/320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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