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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.34 and 169.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.34 and 169.48 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.34 = 169.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.34 = 169.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.34 × 169.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 79,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,713.22/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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