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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.14, 334.02 and 168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.14, 334.02 and 168.42 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.14 : 334.02 = 168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.14/334.02 = 168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.14x = 334.02 × 168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.14x = 56,255.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,255.65/242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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