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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.31, 471.67 and 170.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.31, 471.67 and 170.13 is: 255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.31 : 471.67 = 170.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.31/471.67 = 170.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.31x = 471.67 × 170.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.31x = 80,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244.79/314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.30

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