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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 308.09 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 308.09 and 168 is: 231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 308.09 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/308.09 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 308.09 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 51,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,758.28/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.74

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