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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 470.26 and 167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 470.26 and 167.35 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 470.26 = 167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/470.26 = 167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 470.26 × 167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 78,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,696.98/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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