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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 470.40 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 470.40 and 169.20 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 470.40 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/470.40 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 470.40 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 79,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,591.68/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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