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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.26, 318.78 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.26, 318.78 and 168.98 is: 232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.26 : 318.78 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.26/318.78 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.26x = 318.78 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.26x = 53,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,865.85/231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.93

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