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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 477.07 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 477.07 and 173.66 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 477.07 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/477.07 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 477.07 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 82,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849.60/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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