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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 474.78 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 474.78 and 170.90 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 474.78 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/474.78 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 474.78 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 81,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,139.90/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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