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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.87, 318.48 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.87, 318.48 and 168.60 is: 232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.87 : 318.48 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.87/318.48 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.87x = 318.48 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.87x = 53,695.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,695.73/230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.58

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