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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 236.30 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 236.30 and 168.40 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 236.30 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/236.30 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 236.30 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 39,792.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,792.92/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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