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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 480.99 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 480.99 and 174.48 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 480.99 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/480.99 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 480.99 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 83,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,923.14/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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