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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 469.63 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 469.63 and 166.92 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 469.63 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/469.63 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 469.63 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 78,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,388.77/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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