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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 475.56 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 475.56 and 173.16 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 475.56 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/475.56 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 475.56 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 82,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,347.97/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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