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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 308.51 and 168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 308.51 and 168.49 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 308.51 = 168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/308.51 = 168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 308.51 × 168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 51,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,980.85/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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