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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.73, 476.61 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.73, 476.61 and 174.36 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.73 : 476.61 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.73/476.61 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.73x = 476.61 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.73x = 83,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,101.72/317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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