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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 472.46 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 472.46 and 168.79 is: 253.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 472.46 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/472.46 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 472.46 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 79,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,746.52/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.11

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