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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.76, 472.24 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.76, 472.24 and 170.40 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.76 : 472.24 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.76/472.24 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.76x = 472.24 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.76x = 80,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,469.70/314.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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