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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.99 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.99 and 168.12 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.99 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.99 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.99 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 78,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,846.60/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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