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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.45, 415.96 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.45, 415.96 and 168.67 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.45 : 415.96 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.45/415.96 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.45x = 415.96 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.45x = 70,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.72/301.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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