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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 469.16 and 168.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 469.16 and 168.59 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 469.16 = 168.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/469.16 = 168.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 469.16 × 168.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 79,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,092.50/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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