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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 468.86 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 468.86 and 168.26 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 468.86 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/468.86 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 468.86 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 78,887.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,887.20/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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