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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 476.16 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 476.16 and 173.07 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 476.16 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/476.16 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 476.16 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 82,409.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,409.01/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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