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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 473.08 and 169.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 473.08 and 169.45 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 473.08 = 169.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/473.08 = 169.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 473.08 × 169.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 80,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,161.04/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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