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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 468.74 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 468.74 and 168.12 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 468.74 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/468.74 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 468.74 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 78,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,804.57/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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