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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.45 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.45 and 171.25 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.45 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.45 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.45 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 81,078.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078.31/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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