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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 470.16 and 169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 470.16 and 169 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 470.16 = 169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/470.16 = 169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 470.16 × 169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 79,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,457.04/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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