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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 468.09 and 168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 468.09 and 168.06 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 468.09 = 168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/468.09 = 168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 468.09 × 168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 78,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,667.21/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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