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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.88, 477.06 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.88, 477.06 and 174.70 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.88 : 477.06 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.88/477.06 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.88x = 477.06 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.88x = 83,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342.38/318.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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