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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 442.43 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 442.43 and 173.24 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 442.43 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/442.43 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 442.43 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 76,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,645.91/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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