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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.32, 475.62 and 173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.32, 475.62 and 173.16 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.32 : 475.62 = 173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.32/475.62 = 173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.32x = 475.62 × 173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.32x = 82,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358.36/317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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