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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.10, 323.13 and 168.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.10, 323.13 and 168.70 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.10 : 323.13 = 168.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.10/323.13 = 168.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.10x = 323.13 × 168.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.10x = 54,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,512.03/234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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