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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.44, 305.62 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.44, 305.62 and 168.90 is: 233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.44 : 305.62 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.44/305.62 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.44x = 305.62 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.44x = 51,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,617.69/221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.11

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