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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.61, 318.17 and 168.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.61, 318.17 and 168.53 is: 232.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.61 : 318.17 = 168.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.61/318.17 = 168.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.61x = 318.17 × 168.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.61x = 53,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,620.02/230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.51

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