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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.57, 470.49 and 169.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.57, 470.49 and 169.39 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.57 : 470.49 = 169.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.57/470.49 = 169.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.57x = 470.49 × 169.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.57x = 79,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,696.30/313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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