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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.94 and 168.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.94 and 168.02 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.94 = 168.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.94 = 168.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.94 × 168.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 56,276.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,276.62/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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