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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 478.05 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 478.05 and 174.34 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 478.05 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/478.05 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 478.05 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 83,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,339.98/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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