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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 475.37 and 170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 475.37 and 170.71 is: 255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 475.37 = 170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/475.37 = 170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 475.37 × 170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 81,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150.41/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.95

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