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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.40, 305.34 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.40, 305.34 and 168.96 is: 233.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.40 : 305.34 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.40/305.34 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.40x = 305.34 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.40x = 51,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,590.25/221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.02

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