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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.82, 472.50 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.82, 472.50 and 170.64 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.82 : 472.50 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.82/472.50 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.82x = 472.50 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.82x = 80,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,627.40/314.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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