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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.29, 473.24 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.29, 473.24 and 171.32 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.29 : 473.24 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.29/473.24 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.29x = 473.24 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.29x = 81,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,073.54/315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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