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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.53 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.53 and 168.47 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.53 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.53 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.53 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 71,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,689.68/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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