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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.60, 479.54 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.60, 479.54 and 175.12 is: 262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.60 : 479.54 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.60/479.54 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.60x = 479.54 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.60x = 83,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,977.04/319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.76

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