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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 474.46 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 474.46 and 169.92 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 474.46 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/474.46 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 474.46 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 80,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,620.24/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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