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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 422.41 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 422.41 and 168.09 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 422.41 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/422.41 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 422.41 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 71,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,002.90/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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