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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 468.84 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 468.84 and 168.12 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 468.84 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/468.84 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 468.84 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 78,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,821.38/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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