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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.64 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.64 and 173.71 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.64 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.64 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.64 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 83,318.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,318.26/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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