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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 472.50 and 171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 472.50 and 171.06 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 472.50 = 171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/472.50 = 171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 472.50 × 171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 80,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,825.85/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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