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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.07, 478.79 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.07, 478.79 and 172.82 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.07 : 478.79 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.07/478.79 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.07x = 478.79 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.07x = 82,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,744.49/319.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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