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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.14 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.14 and 168.11 is: 231.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.14 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.14 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.14 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 55,163.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,163.62/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.88

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