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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 472.85 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 472.85 and 170.88 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 472.85 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/472.85 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 472.85 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 80,800.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,800.61/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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