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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 472.08 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 472.08 and 168.78 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 472.08 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/472.08 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 472.08 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 79,674.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,674.46/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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