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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.31, 425.47 and 168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.31, 425.47 and 168.43 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.31 : 425.47 = 168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.31/425.47 = 168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.31x = 425.47 × 168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.31x = 71,661.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,661.91/308.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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