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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 426.10 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 426.10 and 168.88 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 426.10 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/426.10 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 426.10 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 71,959.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,959.76/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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