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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.56, 323.84 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.56, 323.84 and 168.96 is: 233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.56 : 323.84 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.56/323.84 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.56x = 323.84 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.56x = 54,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,716.01/234.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.27

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