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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.13, 304.81 and 168.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.13, 304.81 and 168.51 is: 232.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.13 : 304.81 = 168.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.13/304.81 = 168.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.13x = 304.81 × 168.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.13x = 51,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,362.63/221.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.27

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