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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.47, 479.39 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.47, 479.39 and 173.22 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.47 : 479.39 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.47/479.39 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.47x = 479.39 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.47x = 83,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039.97/319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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