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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480, 720 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480, 720 and 176 is: 264

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480 : 720 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480/720 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480x = 720 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480x = 126,720
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,720/480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264

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