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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.07, 470.97 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.07, 470.97 and 169.89 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.07 : 470.97 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.07/470.97 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.07x = 470.97 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.07x = 80,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,013.09/314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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