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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.32 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.32 and 168.64 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.32 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.32 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.32 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 79,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,652.04/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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