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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.54, 471.95 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.54, 471.95 and 170.25 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.54 : 471.95 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.54/471.95 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.54x = 471.95 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.54x = 80,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,348.64/314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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