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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.72, 322.96 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.72, 322.96 and 168.12 is: 232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.72 : 322.96 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.72/322.96 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.72x = 322.96 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.72x = 54,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,296.04/233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.31

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