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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.94, 304.93 and 168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.94, 304.93 and 168.40 is: 232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.94 : 304.93 = 168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.94/304.93 = 168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.94x = 304.93 × 168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.94x = 51,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,348.69/220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.42

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