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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 472.26 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 472.26 and 170.75 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 472.26 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/472.26 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 472.26 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 80,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,638.40/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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