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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.46 and 168.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.46 and 168.27 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.46 = 168.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.46 = 168.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.46 × 168.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 69,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,909.45/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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