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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.14 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.14 and 168.70 is: 252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.14 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.14 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.14 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 79,647.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,647.97/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.80

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