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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 472.47 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 472.47 and 171.16 is: 256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 472.47 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/472.47 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 472.47 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 80,867.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,867.97/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.45

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