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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 476.72 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 476.72 and 173.40 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 476.72 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/476.72 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 476.72 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 82,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,663.25/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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