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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 474.86 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 474.86 and 170.54 is: 255.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 474.86 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/474.86 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 474.86 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 80,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,982.62/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.43

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