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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 477.87 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 477.87 and 174.27 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 477.87 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/477.87 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 477.87 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 83,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,278.40/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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