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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 470.40 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 470.40 and 169.48 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 470.40 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/470.40 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 470.40 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 79,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723.39/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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