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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 473.56 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 473.56 and 171.36 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 473.56 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/473.56 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 473.56 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 81,149.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,149.24/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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