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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 416.00 and 168.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 416.00 and 168.66 is: 232.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 416.00 = 168.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/416.00 = 168.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 416.00 × 168.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 70,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,162.51/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.76

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