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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 335.14 and 168.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 335.14 and 168.34 is: 252.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 335.14 = 168.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/335.14 = 168.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 335.14 × 168.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 56,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,416.21/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.79

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