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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.21, 333.86 and 168.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.21, 333.86 and 168.37 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.21 : 333.86 = 168.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.21/333.86 = 168.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.21x = 333.86 × 168.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.21x = 56,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210.33/242.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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