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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 479.97 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 479.97 and 174.03 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 479.97 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/479.97 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 479.97 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 83,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529.18/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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