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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 425.11 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 425.11 and 168.17 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 425.11 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/425.11 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 425.11 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 71,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490.46/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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