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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 474.06 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 474.06 and 171.66 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 474.06 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/474.06 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 474.06 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 81,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,377.14/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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