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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 470.88 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 470.88 and 167.61 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 470.88 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/470.88 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 470.88 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 78,921.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,921.84/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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