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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.24, 477 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.24, 477 and 173.88 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.24 : 477 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.24/477 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.24x = 477 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.24x = 82,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,940.76/318.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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