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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 480.72 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 480.72 and 176.66 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 480.72 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/480.72 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 480.72 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 84,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,924.00/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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