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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 477.70 and 171.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 477.70 and 171.95 is: 258.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 477.70 = 171.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/477.70 = 171.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 477.70 × 171.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 82,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,141.28/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.00

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