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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 476.44 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 476.44 and 173.56 is: 259.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 476.44 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/476.44 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 476.44 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 82,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,690.93/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.81

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