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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.34, 334.26 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.34, 334.26 and 168.63 is: 232.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.34 : 334.26 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.34/334.26 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.34x = 334.26 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.34x = 56,366.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,366.26/242.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.59

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