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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.92 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.92 and 174.92 is: 262.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.92 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.92 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.92 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 83,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,772.69/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.48

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