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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.34, 472.94 and 169.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.34, 472.94 and 169.08 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.34 : 472.94 = 169.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.34/472.94 = 169.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.34x = 472.94 × 169.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.34x = 79,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,964.70/315.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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