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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 470.98 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 470.98 and 169.98 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 470.98 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/470.98 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 470.98 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 80,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,057.18/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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