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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 475.36 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 475.36 and 172.16 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 475.36 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/475.36 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 475.36 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 81,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,837.98/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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