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