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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 474.97 and 170.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 474.97 and 170.47 is: 255.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 474.97 = 170.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/474.97 = 170.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 474.97 × 170.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 80,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,965.63/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.70

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