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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.69, 472.28 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.69, 472.28 and 168.53 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.69 : 472.28 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.69/472.28 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.69x = 472.28 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.69x = 79,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,590.14/314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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