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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.02, 305.14 and 168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.02, 305.14 and 168.56 is: 232.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.02 : 305.14 = 168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.02/305.14 = 168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.02x = 305.14 × 168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.02x = 51,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,434.40/221.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.71

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