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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 474.20 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 474.20 and 171.92 is: 257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 474.20 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/474.20 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 474.20 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 81,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,524.46/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.79

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