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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.38, 334.83 and 168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.38, 334.83 and 168.67 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.38 : 334.83 = 168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.38/334.83 = 168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.38x = 334.83 × 168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.38x = 56,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,475.78/242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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