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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 472.23 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 472.23 and 168.55 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 472.23 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/472.23 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 472.23 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 79,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,594.37/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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