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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 476.52 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 476.52 and 173.36 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 476.52 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/476.52 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 476.52 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 82,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,609.51/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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