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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 469.60 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 469.60 and 168.76 is: 253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 469.60 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/469.60 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 469.60 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 79,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,249.70/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.24

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