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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.60, 469.08 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.60, 469.08 and 168.48 is: 252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.60 : 469.08 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.60/469.08 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.60x = 469.08 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.60x = 79,030.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,030.60/312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.82

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