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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.54, 480.11 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.54, 480.11 and 173.88 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.54 : 480.11 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.54/480.11 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.54x = 480.11 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.54x = 83,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,480.66/320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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