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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 474.05 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 474.05 and 171.63 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 474.05 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/474.05 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 474.05 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 81,360.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,360.34/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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