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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 477.86 and 174.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 477.86 and 174.21 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 477.86 = 174.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/477.86 = 174.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 477.86 × 174.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 83,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247.12/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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