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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.50 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.50 and 172.80 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.50 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.50 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.50 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 82,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,166.40/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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