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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 473.86 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 473.86 and 169.59 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 473.86 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/473.86 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 473.86 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 80,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,361.92/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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