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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 425.01 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 425.01 and 168.09 is: 231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 425.01 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/425.01 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 425.01 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 71,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,439.93/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.96

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