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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 415.18 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 415.18 and 168.09 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 415.18 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/415.18 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 415.18 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 69,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,786.26/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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