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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.65, 425.94 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.65, 425.94 and 168.77 is: 232.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.65 : 425.94 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.65/425.94 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.65x = 425.94 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.65x = 71,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,885.13/308.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.90

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