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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 472.35 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 472.35 and 170.75 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 472.35 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/472.35 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 472.35 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 80,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,653.76/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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