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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 481.50 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 481.50 and 176.68 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 481.50 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/481.50 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 481.50 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 85,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,071.42/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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