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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.91, 317.31 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.91, 317.31 and 168.02 is: 231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.91 : 317.31 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.91/317.31 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.91x = 317.31 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.91x = 53,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,314.43/229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.89

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