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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.44, 317.85 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.44, 317.85 and 168.16 is: 231.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.44 : 317.85 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.44/317.85 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.44x = 317.85 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.44x = 53,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,449.66/230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.95

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