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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 468.30 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 468.30 and 167.76 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 468.30 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/468.30 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 468.30 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 78,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,562.01/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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