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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.51, 480.80 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.51, 480.80 and 115.10 is: 172.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.51 : 480.80 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.51/480.80 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.51x = 480.80 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.51x = 55,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,340.08/320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.66

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