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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 469.37 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 469.37 and 168.51 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 469.37 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/469.37 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 469.37 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 79,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,092.70/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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