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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 474.11 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 474.11 and 170.11 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 474.11 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/474.11 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 474.11 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 80,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,651.23/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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