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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 308.02 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 308.02 and 168.12 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 308.02 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/308.02 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 308.02 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 51,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,784.32/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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