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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 470.14 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 470.14 and 167.18 is: 250.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 470.14 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/470.14 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 470.14 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 78,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,598.01/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.90

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