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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.90, 328.10 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.90, 328.10 and 168.04 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.90 : 328.10 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.90/328.10 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.90x = 328.10 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.90x = 55,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,134.44/237.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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