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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 468.72 and 168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 468.72 and 168.24 is: 252.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 468.72 = 168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/468.72 = 168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 468.72 × 168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 78,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,857.45/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.17

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