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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.44, 478.73 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.44, 478.73 and 173.22 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.44 : 478.73 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.44/478.73 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.44x = 478.73 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.44x = 82,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,923.22/319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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