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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.12, 461.22 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.12, 461.22 and 168.95 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.12 : 461.22 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.12/461.22 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.12x = 461.22 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.12x = 77,920.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,920.81/308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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