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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 474.72 and 170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 474.72 and 170.56 is: 255.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 474.72 = 170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/474.72 = 170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 474.72 × 170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 80,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,968.24/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.57

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