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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 477.34 and 174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 477.34 and 174.41 is: 261.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 477.34 = 174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/477.34 = 174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 477.34 × 174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 83,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,252.87/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.32

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