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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.83 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.83 and 168.58 is: 232.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.83 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.83 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.83 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 70,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,100.62/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.63

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