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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 469.56 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 469.56 and 168.68 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 469.56 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/469.56 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 469.56 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 79,205.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205.38/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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