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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.08, 470.56 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.08, 470.56 and 169.44 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.08 : 470.56 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.08/470.56 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.08x = 470.56 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.08x = 79,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,731.69/314.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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