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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.22, 349.70 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.22, 349.70 and 168.25 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.22 : 349.70 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.22/349.70 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.22x = 349.70 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.22x = 58,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,836.57/233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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