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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 477.72 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 477.72 and 174.24 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 477.72 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/477.72 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 477.72 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 83,237.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,237.93/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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