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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 473.81 and 169.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 473.81 and 169.52 is: 254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 473.81 = 169.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/473.81 = 169.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 473.81 × 169.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 80,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,320.61/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.07

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