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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 476.69 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 476.69 and 174.42 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 476.69 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/476.69 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 476.69 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 83,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143.40/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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