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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.20, 469.84 and 167.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.20, 469.84 and 167.02 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.20 : 469.84 = 167.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.20/469.84 = 167.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.20x = 469.84 × 167.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.20x = 78,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,472.68/313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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