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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 473.52 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 473.52 and 171.50 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 473.52 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/473.52 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 473.52 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 81,208.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,208.68/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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