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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.87 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.87 and 168.93 is: 253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.87 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.87 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.87 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 59,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,271.62/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.79

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