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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.52, 422.98 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.52, 422.98 and 168.52 is: 232.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.52 : 422.98 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.52/422.98 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.52x = 422.98 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.52x = 71,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,280.59/306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.55

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