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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 481.45 and 115.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 481.45 and 115.55 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 481.45 = 115.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/481.45 = 115.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 481.45 × 115.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 55,628.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,628.85/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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