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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 422.98 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 422.98 and 168.50 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 422.98 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/422.98 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 422.98 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 71,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,272.13/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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