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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 469.90 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 469.90 and 167.27 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 469.90 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/469.90 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 469.90 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 78,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,600.17/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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