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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 471.93 and 170.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 471.93 and 170.38 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 471.93 = 170.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/471.93 = 170.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 471.93 × 170.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 80,407.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,407.43/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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