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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 469.41 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 469.41 and 168.57 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 469.41 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/469.41 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 469.41 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 79,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,128.44/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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