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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.30, 334.49 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.30, 334.49 and 168.49 is: 232.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.30 : 334.49 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.30/334.49 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.30x = 334.49 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.30x = 56,358.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,358.22/242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.60

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