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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 473.06 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 473.06 and 171.01 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 473.06 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/473.06 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 473.06 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 80,897.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,897.99/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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