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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.62, 425.90 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.62, 425.90 and 168.74 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.62 : 425.90 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.62/425.90 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.62x = 425.90 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.62x = 71,864.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,864.19/308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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