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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.68, 442.54 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.68, 442.54 and 173.31 is: 239.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.68 : 442.54 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.68/442.54 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.68x = 442.54 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.68x = 76,696.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,696.46/320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.17

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