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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 474.21 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 474.21 and 171.75 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 474.21 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/474.21 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 474.21 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 81,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,445.57/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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