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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.29, 322.97 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.29, 322.97 and 168.77 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.29 : 322.97 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.29/322.97 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.29x = 322.97 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.29x = 54,506.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506.80/234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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