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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 469.94 and 167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 469.94 and 167.09 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 469.94 = 167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/469.94 = 167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 469.94 × 167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 78,519.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,519.09/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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