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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.75, 479.35 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.75, 479.35 and 173.41 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.75 : 479.35 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.75/479.35 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.75x = 479.35 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.75x = 83,124.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,124.08/319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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