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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 472.32 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 472.32 and 168.71 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 472.32 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/472.32 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 472.32 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 79,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683.17/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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