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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.84 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.84 and 172.56 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.84 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.84 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.84 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 81,938.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,938.39/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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