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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.71, 472.61 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.71, 472.61 and 170.53 is: 256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.71 : 472.61 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.71/472.61 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.71x = 472.61 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.71x = 80,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,594.18/314.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.09

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