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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.15, 469.36 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.15, 469.36 and 168.56 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.15 : 469.36 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.15/469.36 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.15x = 469.36 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.15x = 79,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,116.71/313.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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