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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 480.75 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 480.75 and 176.28 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 480.75 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/480.75 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 480.75 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 84,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,746.61/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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