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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.56, 304.38 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.56, 304.38 and 168.02 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.56 : 304.38 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.56/304.38 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.56x = 304.38 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.56x = 51,141.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,141.93/220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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