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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 472.26 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 472.26 and 168.74 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 472.26 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/472.26 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 472.26 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 79,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,689.15/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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