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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.80, 472.19 and 170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.80, 472.19 and 170.80 is: 256.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.80 : 472.19 = 170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.80/472.19 = 170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.80x = 472.19 × 170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.80x = 80,647.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,647.69/314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.19

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