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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 470.34 and 169.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 470.34 and 169.11 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 470.34 = 169.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/470.34 = 169.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 470.34 × 169.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 79,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,539.20/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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