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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.30, 415.82 and 168.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.30, 415.82 and 168.55 is: 232.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.30 : 415.82 = 168.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.30/415.82 = 168.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.30x = 415.82 × 168.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.30x = 70,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,084.58/301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.61

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