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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 472.47 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 472.47 and 168.62 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 472.47 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/472.47 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 472.47 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 79,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,668.44/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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