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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.19, 348.95 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.19, 348.95 and 168.32 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.19 : 348.95 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.19/348.95 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.19x = 348.95 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.19x = 58,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,733.99/233.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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