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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.02, 468.93 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.02, 468.93 and 169.02 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.02 : 468.93 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.02/468.93 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.02x = 468.93 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.02x = 79,258.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,258.55/313.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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