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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.81, 442.72 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.81, 442.72 and 173.44 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.81 : 442.72 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.81/442.72 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.81x = 442.72 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.81x = 76,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,786.47/320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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