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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.53 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.53 and 168.39 is: 232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.53 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.53 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.53 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 40,671.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,671.24/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.10

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