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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.42 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.42 and 170.24 is: 255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.42 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.42 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.42 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 80,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,083.45/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.36

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