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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.07, 425.13 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.07, 425.13 and 168.18 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.07 : 425.13 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.07/425.13 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.07x = 425.13 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.07x = 71,498.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,498.36/308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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