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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 469.92 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 469.92 and 168.94 is: 253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 469.92 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/469.92 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 469.92 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 79,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,388.28/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.21

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