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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 469.58 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 469.58 and 168.88 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 469.58 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/469.58 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 469.58 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 79,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,302.67/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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