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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 470.34 and 169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 470.34 and 169.32 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 470.34 = 169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/470.34 = 169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 470.34 × 169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 79,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,637.97/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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