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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.69, 480.85 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.69, 480.85 and 174.62 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.69 : 480.85 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.69/480.85 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.69x = 480.85 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.69x = 83,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,966.03/320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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