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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 442.87 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 442.87 and 173.56 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 442.87 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/442.87 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 442.87 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 76,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,864.78/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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