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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.72, 470.68 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.72, 470.68 and 167.47 is: 251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.72 : 470.68 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.72/470.68 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.72x = 470.68 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.72x = 78,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,823.18/313.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.26

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