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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 472.48 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 472.48 and 170.98 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 472.48 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/472.48 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 472.48 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 80,784.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,784.63/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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