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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.20, 333.67 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.20, 333.67 and 168.39 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.20 : 333.67 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.20/333.67 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.20x = 333.67 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.20x = 56,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,186.69/242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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