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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.63, 317.71 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.63, 317.71 and 168.30 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.63 : 317.71 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.63/317.71 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.63x = 317.71 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.63x = 53,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,470.59/230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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