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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.28 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.28 and 169.68 is: 254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.28 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.28 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.28 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 79,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,797.11/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.20

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