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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 474.40 and 169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 474.40 and 169.88 is: 254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 474.40 = 169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/474.40 = 169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 474.40 × 169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 80,591.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,591.07/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.90

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