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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.27 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.27 and 115.43 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.27 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.27 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.27 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 55,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,553.00/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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