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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442.81 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442.81 and 173.51 is: 239.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442.81 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442.81 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442.81 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 76,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,834.44/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.45

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