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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.96, 334.79 and 168.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.96, 334.79 and 168.29 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.96 : 334.79 = 168.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.96/334.79 = 168.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.96x = 334.79 × 168.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.96x = 56,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,341.81/242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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