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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 474.58 and 170.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 474.58 and 170.35 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 474.58 = 170.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/474.58 = 170.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 474.58 × 170.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 80,844.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,844.70/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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