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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 468.11 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 468.11 and 168.07 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 468.11 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/468.11 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 468.11 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 78,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,675.25/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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