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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.58, 469.96 and 169.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.58, 469.96 and 169.14 is: 253.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.58 : 469.96 = 169.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.58/469.96 = 169.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.58x = 469.96 × 169.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.58x = 79,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,489.03/313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.49

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