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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.94, 423.58 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.94, 423.58 and 168.94 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.94 : 423.58 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.94/423.58 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.94x = 423.58 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.94x = 71,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,558.12/306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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