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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.80 and 172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.80 and 172.14 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.80 = 172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.80 = 172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.80 × 172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 81,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,731.21/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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