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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 473.85 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 473.85 and 171.99 is: 257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 473.85 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/473.85 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 473.85 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 81,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,497.46/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.76

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