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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.71, 471.92 and 170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.71, 471.92 and 170.26 is: 255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.71 : 471.92 = 170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.71/471.92 = 170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.71x = 471.92 × 170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.71x = 80,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,349.10/314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.31

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