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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 470.50 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 470.50 and 159.60 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 470.50 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/470.50 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 470.50 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 75,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,091.80/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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