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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.02, 318.82 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.02, 318.82 and 168.82 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.02 : 318.82 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.02/318.82 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.02x = 318.82 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.02x = 53,823.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823.19/231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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