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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.92, 476.88 and 173.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.92, 476.88 and 173.68 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.92 : 476.88 = 173.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.92/476.88 = 173.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.92x = 476.88 × 173.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.92x = 82,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,824.52/317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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