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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.74 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.74 and 168.28 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.74 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.74 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.74 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 54,310.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310.69/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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