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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 416.33 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 416.33 and 168.90 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 416.33 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/416.33 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 416.33 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 70,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317.29/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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