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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.38 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.38 and 169.45 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.38 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.38 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.38 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 80,212.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,212.63/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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