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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 474.38 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 474.38 and 170.34 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 474.38 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/474.38 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 474.38 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 80,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,805.04/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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