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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.73, 474.06 and 170.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.73, 474.06 and 170.27 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.73 : 474.06 = 170.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.73/474.06 = 170.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.73x = 474.06 × 170.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.73x = 80,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,718.20/316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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