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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 478.25 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 478.25 and 174.52 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 478.25 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/478.25 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 478.25 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 83,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,464.19/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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