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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 479.95 and 173.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 479.95 and 173.45 is: 260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 479.95 = 173.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/479.95 = 173.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 479.95 × 173.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 83,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,248.09/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.25

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