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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 476.97 and 173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 476.97 and 173.98 is: 260.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 476.97 = 173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/476.97 = 173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 476.97 × 173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 82,983.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,983.24/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.97

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