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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 469.69 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.46, 469.69 and 159.17 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.46 : 469.69 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.46/469.69 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.46x = 469.69 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.46x = 74,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,761.57/313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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