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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231, 318.69 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231, 318.69 and 168.96 is: 233.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231 : 318.69 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231/318.69 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231x = 318.69 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231x = 53,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,845.86/231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.10

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