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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 477.27 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 477.27 and 174 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 477.27 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/477.27 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 477.27 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 83,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,044.98/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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