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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 478.92 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 478.92 and 172.94 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 478.92 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/478.92 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 478.92 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 82,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,823.34/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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