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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.13, 474.30 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.13, 474.30 and 171.75 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 474.30 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/474.30 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 474.30 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 81,461.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,461.03/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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