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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.71, 481.08 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.71, 481.08 and 176.14 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.71 : 481.08 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.71/481.08 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.71x = 481.08 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.71x = 84,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,737.43/320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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