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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 334.17 and 168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 334.17 and 168.60 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 334.17 = 168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/334.17 = 168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 334.17 × 168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 56,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.06/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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