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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 442.92 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 442.92 and 173.59 is: 239.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 442.92 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/442.92 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 442.92 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 76,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,888.52/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.56

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