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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 468.09 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 468.09 and 168.02 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 468.09 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/468.09 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 468.09 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 78,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,646.14/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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