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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.40, 222.72 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.40, 222.72 and 168.40 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.40 : 222.72 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.40/222.72 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.40x = 222.72 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.40x = 37,506.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,506.05/168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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