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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 469.70 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 469.70 and 168.75 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 469.70 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/469.70 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 469.70 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 79,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,261.66/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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