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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 477.87 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 477.87 and 174.03 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 477.87 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/477.87 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 477.87 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 83,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163.72/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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