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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 473.58 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 473.58 and 171.48 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 473.58 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/473.58 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 473.58 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 81,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209.50/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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