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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 474.50 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 474.50 and 170.12 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 474.50 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/474.50 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 474.50 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 80,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,718.72/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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