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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 470.31 and 170.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 470.31 and 170.17 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 470.31 = 170.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/470.31 = 170.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 470.31 × 170.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 80,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,032.65/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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