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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 470.43 and 170.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 470.43 and 170.02 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 470.43 = 170.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/470.43 = 170.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 470.43 × 170.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 79,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982.51/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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