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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.99, 442.96 and 173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.99, 442.96 and 173.62 is: 239.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.99 : 442.96 = 173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.99/442.96 = 173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.99x = 442.96 × 173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.99x = 76,906.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,906.72/320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.59

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