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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.50, 425.73 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.50, 425.73 and 168.61 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.50 : 425.73 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.50/425.73 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.50x = 425.73 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.50x = 71,782.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,782.34/308.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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