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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 425.04 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 425.04 and 168.13 is: 232.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 425.04 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/425.04 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 425.04 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 71,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,460.91/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.01

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