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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.69, 425.98 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.69, 425.98 and 168.80 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.69 : 425.98 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.69/425.98 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.69x = 425.98 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.69x = 71,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,905.43/308.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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