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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 474.20 and 169.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 474.20 and 169.43 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 474.20 = 169.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/474.20 = 169.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 474.20 × 169.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 80,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,341.76/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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