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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.62, 442.46 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.62, 442.46 and 173.26 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.62 : 442.46 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.62/442.46 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.62x = 442.46 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.62x = 76,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,658.74/320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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