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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.14, 469.85 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.14, 469.85 and 168.96 is: 253.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.14 : 469.85 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.14/469.85 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.14x = 469.85 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.14x = 79,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,385.01/313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.51

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