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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 322.96 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 322.96 and 168.76 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 322.96 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/322.96 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 322.96 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 54,502.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,502.73/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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