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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 479.96 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 479.96 and 176 is: 263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 479.96 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/479.96 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 479.96 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 84,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,472.96/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.45

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