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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.83, 471.96 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.83, 471.96 and 170.38 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.83 : 471.96 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.83/471.96 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.83x = 471.96 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.83x = 80,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412.54/314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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