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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 428.34 and 168.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 428.34 and 168.61 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 428.34 = 168.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/428.34 = 168.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 428.34 × 168.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 72,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,221.41/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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