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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.22 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.22 and 168.77 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.22 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.22 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.22 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 79,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,187.07/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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