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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 481.26 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 481.26 and 176.52 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 481.26 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/481.26 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 481.26 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 84,952.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,952.02/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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