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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 469.05 and 168.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 469.05 and 168.36 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 469.05 = 168.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/469.05 = 168.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 469.05 × 168.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 78,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,969.26/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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