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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 469.38 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 469.38 and 168.52 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 469.38 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/469.38 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 469.38 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 79,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,099.92/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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