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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.39, 334.53 and 168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.39, 334.53 and 168.58 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.39 : 334.53 = 168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.39/334.53 = 168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.39x = 334.53 × 168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.39x = 56,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,395.49/242.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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