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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.49 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.49 and 115.54 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.49 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.49 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.49 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 55,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,628.37/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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