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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.06, 305.10 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.06, 305.10 and 168.68 is: 232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.06 : 305.10 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.06/305.10 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.06x = 305.10 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.06x = 51,465.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,465.03/221.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.81

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