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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 305.34 and 168.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 305.34 and 168.86 is: 233.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 305.34 = 168.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/305.34 = 168.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 305.34 × 168.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 51,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559.71/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.24

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