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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.96 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.96 and 170.92 is: 256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.96 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.96 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.96 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 81,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,351.08/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.50

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