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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 475.61 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 475.61 and 172.71 is: 259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 475.61 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/475.61 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 475.61 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 82,141.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,141.74/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.10

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