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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 469.32 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 469.32 and 168.80 is: 252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 469.32 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/469.32 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 469.32 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 79,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,221.22/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.81

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