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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.04, 317.66 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.04, 317.66 and 168.21 is: 232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.04 : 317.66 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.04/317.66 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.04x = 317.66 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.04x = 53,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,432.75/230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.28

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