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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 471.93 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 471.93 and 171.02 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 471.93 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/471.93 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 471.93 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 80,709.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,709.47/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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