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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.12, 322.50 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.12, 322.50 and 168.51 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.12 : 322.50 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.12/322.50 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.12x = 322.50 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.12x = 54,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344.48/234.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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