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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 480.72 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 480.72 and 115.06 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 480.72 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/480.72 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 480.72 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 55,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,311.64/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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