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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.75, 480.95 and 112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.75, 480.95 and 112.41 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.75 : 480.95 = 112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.75/480.95 = 112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.75x = 480.95 × 112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.75x = 54,063.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063.03/320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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