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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.96, 349.62 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.96, 349.62 and 168.16 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.96 : 349.62 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.96/349.62 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.96x = 349.62 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.96x = 58,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,792.10/232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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