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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.35, 425.51 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.35, 425.51 and 168.47 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.35 : 425.51 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.35/425.51 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.35x = 425.51 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.35x = 71,685.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,685.67/308.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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