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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.65 and 168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.65 and 168.26 is: 232.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.65 = 168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.65 = 168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.65 × 168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 71,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115.09/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.20

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