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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 442.84 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 442.84 and 173.53 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 442.84 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/442.84 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 442.84 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 76,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,844.82/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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