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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.23, 477.35 and 174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.23, 477.35 and 174.86 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.23 : 477.35 = 174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.23/477.35 = 174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.23x = 477.35 × 174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.23x = 83,469.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,469.42/318.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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