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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.27, 415.75 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.27, 415.75 and 168.50 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.27 : 415.75 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.27/415.75 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.27x = 415.75 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.27x = 70,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,052.47/301.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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