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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 470.91 and 169.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 470.91 and 169.57 is: 254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 470.91 = 169.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/470.91 = 169.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 470.91 × 169.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 79,852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,852.21/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.18

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