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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 474.86 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 474.86 and 169.86 is: 255.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 474.86 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/474.86 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 474.86 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 80,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659.72/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.25

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