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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.10, 334.14 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.10, 334.14 and 168.39 is: 232.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.10 : 334.14 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.10/334.14 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.10x = 334.14 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.10x = 56,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,265.83/242.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.41

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