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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 475.50 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 475.50 and 172.98 is: 259.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 475.50 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/475.50 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 475.50 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 82,251.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,251.99/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.49

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