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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 468.24 and 167.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 468.24 and 167.62 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 468.24 = 167.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/468.24 = 167.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 468.24 × 167.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 78,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,486.39/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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