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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 468.46 and 168.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 468.46 and 168.44 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 468.46 = 168.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/468.46 = 168.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 468.46 × 168.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 78,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,907.40/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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