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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.18, 476.84 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.18, 476.84 and 174 is: 260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.18 : 476.84 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.18/476.84 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.18x = 476.84 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.18x = 82,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,970.16/318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.76

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