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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 474.19 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 474.19 and 169.94 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 474.19 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/474.19 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 474.19 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 80,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,584.61/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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