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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 477.84 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 477.84 and 174.30 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 477.84 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/477.84 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 477.84 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 83,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,287.51/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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