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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.17, 472.90 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.17, 472.90 and 168.88 is: 253.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.17 : 472.90 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.17/472.90 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.17x = 472.90 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.17x = 79,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863.35/315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.40

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