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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.91, 478.04 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.91, 478.04 and 174.32 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.91 : 478.04 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.91/478.04 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.91x = 478.04 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.91x = 83,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.06/318.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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