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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 334.27 and 168.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 334.27 and 168.94 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 334.27 = 168.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/334.27 = 168.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 334.27 × 168.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 56,471.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,471.57/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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