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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 476.92 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 476.92 and 172.05 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 476.92 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/476.92 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 476.92 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 82,054.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,054.09/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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