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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.38, 476.84 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.38, 476.84 and 173.76 is: 260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.38 : 476.84 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.38/476.84 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.38x = 476.84 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.38x = 82,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,855.72/318.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.24

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