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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.54 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.54 and 168.18 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.54 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.54 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.54 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 71,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,062.78/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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