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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 307.92 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 307.92 and 168.16 is: 231.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 307.92 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/307.92 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 307.92 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 51,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,779.83/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.82

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