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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 475.02 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 475.02 and 170.24 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 475.02 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/475.02 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 475.02 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 80,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,867.40/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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