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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 470.15 and 167.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 470.15 and 167.17 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 470.15 = 167.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/470.15 = 167.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 470.15 × 167.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 78,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594.98/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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