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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.49 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.49 and 168.30 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.49 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.49 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.49 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 69,926.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,926.97/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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