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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 473.67 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 473.67 and 171.38 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 473.67 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/473.67 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 473.67 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 81,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,177.56/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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