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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 350.09 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 350.09 and 168.51 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 350.09 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/350.09 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 350.09 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 58,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,992.82/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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