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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.73, 475.56 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.73, 475.56 and 171.27 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.73 : 475.56 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.73/475.56 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.73x = 475.56 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.73x = 81,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,449.16/317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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