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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 350.03 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 350.03 and 168.47 is: 252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 350.03 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/350.03 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 350.03 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 58,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969.28/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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