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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.62, 323.78 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.62, 323.78 and 168.29 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.62 : 323.78 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.62/323.78 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.62x = 323.78 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.62x = 54,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.94/234.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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