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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 472.83 and 170.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 472.83 and 170.98 is: 256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 472.83 = 170.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/472.83 = 170.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 472.83 × 170.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 80,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,844.47/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.47

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