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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 475.83 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 475.83 and 173.22 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 475.83 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/475.83 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 475.83 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 82,423.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,423.27/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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