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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.68 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.68 and 168.90 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.68 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.68 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.68 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 79,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,835.65/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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