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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 477.29 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 477.29 and 173.84 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 477.29 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/477.29 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 477.29 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 82,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,970.14/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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