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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 318.26 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 318.26 and 168.54 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 318.26 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/318.26 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 318.26 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 53,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,639.54/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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