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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 470.18 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 470.18 and 169.52 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 470.18 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/470.18 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 470.18 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 79,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702.99/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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