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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 468.63 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 468.63 and 168.15 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 468.63 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/468.63 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 468.63 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 78,800.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,800.13/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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