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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.23, 322.80 and 168.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.23, 322.80 and 168.62 is: 232.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.23 : 322.80 = 168.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.23/322.80 = 168.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.23x = 322.80 × 168.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.23x = 54,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,430.54/234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.38

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