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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.88, 472.32 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.88, 472.32 and 170.52 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.88 : 472.32 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.88/472.32 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.88x = 472.32 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.88x = 80,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,540.01/314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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