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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 425.09 and 168.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 425.09 and 168.15 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 425.09 = 168.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/425.09 = 168.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 425.09 × 168.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 71,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,480.43/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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