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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.83, 442.74 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.83, 442.74 and 173.46 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.83 : 442.74 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.83/442.74 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.83x = 442.74 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.83x = 76,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,799.99/320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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