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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.31 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.31 and 168.90 is: 233.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.31 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.31 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.31 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 70,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,314.76/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.08

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