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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 478.65 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 478.65 and 174.36 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 478.65 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/478.65 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 478.65 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 83,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,457.41/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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