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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.55, 474.83 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.55, 474.83 and 170.37 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.55 : 474.83 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.55/474.83 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.55x = 474.83 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.55x = 80,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,896.74/316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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