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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.18, 475.50 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.18, 475.50 and 170.84 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.18 : 475.50 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.18/475.50 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.18x = 475.50 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.18x = 81,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,236.25/317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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