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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.87, 318.72 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.87, 318.72 and 168.63 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.87 : 318.72 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.87/318.72 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.87x = 318.72 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.87x = 53,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,745.75/230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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