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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.62, 348.21 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.62, 348.21 and 168.54 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.62 : 348.21 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.62/348.21 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.62x = 348.21 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.62x = 58,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,687.31/232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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