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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.66, 471.62 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.66, 471.62 and 170.07 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.66 : 471.62 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.66/471.62 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.66x = 471.62 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.66x = 80,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,207.56/314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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