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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 469.68 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 469.68 and 166.86 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 469.68 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/469.68 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 469.68 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 78,370.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,370.18/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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