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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.70 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.70 and 171.72 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.70 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.70 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.70 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 81,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,343.76/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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