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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.32 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.32 and 170.43 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.32 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.32 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.32 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 80,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,497.50/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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