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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.40 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.40 and 168.86 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.40 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.40 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.40 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 79,769.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,769.46/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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