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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.68, 334.74 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.68, 334.74 and 168.88 is: 232.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.68 : 334.74 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.68/334.74 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.68x = 334.74 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.68x = 56,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,530.89/242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.94

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