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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 477.72 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 477.72 and 174.66 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 477.72 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/477.72 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 477.72 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 83,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,438.58/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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