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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 475.34 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 475.34 and 172.50 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 475.34 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/475.34 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 475.34 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 81,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,995.29/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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