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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 470.05 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 470.05 and 169.01 is: 253.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 470.05 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/470.05 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 470.05 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 79,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.38/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.65

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