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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 416.34 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 416.34 and 168.93 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 416.34 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/416.34 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 416.34 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 70,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,332.32/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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