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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.48, 471 and 170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.48, 471 and 170 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.48 : 471 = 170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.48/471 = 170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.48x = 471 × 170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.48x = 80,070
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,070/314.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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