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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.64, 318.37 and 168.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.64, 318.37 and 168.79 is: 232.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.64 : 318.37 = 168.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.64/318.37 = 168.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.64x = 318.37 × 168.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.64x = 53,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737.67/230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.99

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