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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.35, 334.46 and 168.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.35, 334.46 and 168.71 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.35 : 334.46 = 168.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.35/334.46 = 168.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.35x = 334.46 × 168.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.35x = 56,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,425.50/242.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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