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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 425.53 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 425.53 and 168.48 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 425.53 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/425.53 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 425.53 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 71,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,693.29/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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