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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.24, 348.90 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.24, 348.90 and 168.52 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.24 : 348.90 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.24/348.90 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.24x = 348.90 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.24x = 58,796.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,796.63/232.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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