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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.46 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.46 and 168.67 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.46 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.46 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.46 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 79,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,687.47/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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