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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 481.49 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 481.49 and 174.69 is: 262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 481.49 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/481.49 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 481.49 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 84,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,110.61/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.07

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