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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 426.19 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 426.19 and 168.95 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 426.19 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/426.19 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 426.19 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 72,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,003.96/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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