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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 333.90 and 168.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 333.90 and 168.69 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 333.90 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/333.90 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 333.90 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 56,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,325.59/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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