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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.42, 303.83 and 168.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.42, 303.83 and 168.17 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.42 : 303.83 = 168.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.42/303.83 = 168.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.42x = 303.83 × 168.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.42x = 51,095.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,095.09/220.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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