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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 470.64 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 470.64 and 167.50 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 470.64 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/470.64 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 470.64 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 78,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,833.42/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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