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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.86 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.86 and 168.21 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.86 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.86 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.86 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 78,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,866.10/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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