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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 350.12 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 350.12 and 168.21 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 350.12 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/350.12 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 350.12 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 58,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,894.11/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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