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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.58, 318 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.58, 318 and 168.48 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.58 : 318 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.58/318 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.58x = 318 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.58x = 53,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,576.64/230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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