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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 415.30 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 415.30 and 168.18 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 415.30 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/415.30 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 415.30 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 69,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,843.96/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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