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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.08, 425.14 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.08, 425.14 and 168.20 is: 232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.08 : 425.14 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.08/425.14 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.08x = 425.14 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.08x = 71,508.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,508.55/308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.11

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