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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 416.16 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 416.16 and 168.77 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 416.16 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/416.16 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 416.16 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 70,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,234.75/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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