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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 481.35 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 481.35 and 176.90 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 481.35 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/481.35 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 481.35 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 85,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,150.82/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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