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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.73, 481.11 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.73, 481.11 and 115.35 is: 173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.73 : 481.11 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.73/481.11 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.73x = 481.11 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.73x = 55,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,496.04/320.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.03

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