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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.73, 473.48 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.73, 473.48 and 174.98 is: 262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.73 : 473.48 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.73/473.48 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.73x = 473.48 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.73x = 82,849.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849.53/315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.41

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