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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.33, 334.25 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.33, 334.25 and 168.68 is: 232.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.33 : 334.25 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.33/334.25 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.33x = 334.25 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.33x = 56,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,378.78/242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.65

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