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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 480.76 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 480.76 and 176.15 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 480.76 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/480.76 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 480.76 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 84,685.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,685.87/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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