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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.68 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.68 and 168.48 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.68 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.68 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.68 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 70,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,033.77/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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