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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 423.24 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 423.24 and 168.70 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 423.24 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/423.24 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 423.24 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 71,400.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,400.59/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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