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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.85, 318.25 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.85, 318.25 and 168.68 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.85 : 318.25 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.85/318.25 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.85x = 318.25 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.85x = 53,682.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682.41/230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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