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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 470.15 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 470.15 and 168.99 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 470.15 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/470.15 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 470.15 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 79,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,450.65/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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