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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 469.32 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 469.32 and 168.64 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 469.32 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/469.32 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 469.32 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 79,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,146.12/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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