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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 428.39 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 428.39 and 168.64 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 428.39 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/428.39 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 428.39 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 72,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,242.72/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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