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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 478.09 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 478.09 and 174.18 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 478.09 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/478.09 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 478.09 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 83,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,274.04/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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