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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.45, 473.37 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.45, 473.37 and 171.27 is: 257.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.45 : 473.37 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.45/473.37 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.45x = 473.37 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.45x = 81,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,074.08/315.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.01

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