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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.23, 474.81 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.23, 474.81 and 170.77 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.23 : 474.81 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.23/474.81 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.23x = 474.81 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.23x = 81,083.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,083.30/317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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