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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.09, 333.52 and 168.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.09, 333.52 and 168.28 is: 231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.09 : 333.52 = 168.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.09/333.52 = 168.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.09x = 333.52 × 168.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.09x = 56,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,123.49/242.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.83

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