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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.53, 425.77 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.53, 425.77 and 168.65 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.53 : 425.77 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.53/425.77 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.53x = 425.77 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.53x = 71,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,803.98/308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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