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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.85, 479.31 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.85, 479.31 and 173.49 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.85 : 479.31 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.85/479.31 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.85x = 479.31 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.85x = 83,155.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,155.49/319.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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