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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.51 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.51 and 172.02 is: 257.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.51 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.51 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.51 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 81,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,625.21/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.90

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