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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 473.28 and 169.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 473.28 and 169.19 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 473.28 = 169.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/473.28 = 169.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 473.28 × 169.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 80,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,071.88/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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