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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.89, 472.35 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.89, 472.35 and 168.58 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.89 : 472.35 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.89/472.35 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.89x = 472.35 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.89x = 79,628.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,628.76/314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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