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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.23, 476.31 and 171.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.23, 476.31 and 171.77 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.23 : 476.31 = 171.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.23/476.31 = 171.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.23x = 476.31 × 171.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.23x = 81,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,815.77/318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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