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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.91, 476.63 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.91, 476.63 and 173.55 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.91 : 476.63 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.91/476.63 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.91x = 476.63 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.91x = 82,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,718.27/317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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