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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.49, 318.50 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.49, 318.50 and 168.21 is: 232.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.49 : 318.50 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.49/318.50 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.49x = 318.50 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.49x = 53,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,574.89/230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.44

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