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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 475.96 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 475.96 and 173.44 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 475.96 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/475.96 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 475.96 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 82,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,550.50/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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