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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 467.68 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 467.68 and 167.68 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 467.68 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/467.68 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 467.68 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 78,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,420.58/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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