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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.35 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.35 and 168.20 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.35 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.35 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.35 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 69,861.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,861.87/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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