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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 480.41 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 480.41 and 176.10 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 480.41 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/480.41 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 480.41 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 84,600.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,600.20/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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