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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 308.24 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 308.24 and 168.04 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 308.24 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/308.24 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 308.24 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 51,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,795.81/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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