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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.54 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.54 and 168.86 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.54 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.54 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.54 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 53,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,788.66/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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