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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.97, 481.68 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.97, 481.68 and 174.72 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.97 : 481.68 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.97/481.68 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.97x = 481.68 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.97x = 84,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,159.13/320.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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