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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.18 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.18 and 168.11 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.18 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.18 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.18 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 69,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,797.35/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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