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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 473.49 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 473.49 and 171.39 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 473.49 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/473.49 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 473.49 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 81,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,151.45/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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