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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 477.09 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 477.09 and 174.15 is: 260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 477.09 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/477.09 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 477.09 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 83,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,085.22/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.78

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