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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 473.15 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 473.15 and 170.89 is: 256.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 473.15 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/473.15 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 473.15 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 80,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,856.60/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.41

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