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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.69 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.69 and 169.43 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.69 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.69 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.69 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 79,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,745.81/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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