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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 308.14 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 308.14 and 168.07 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 308.14 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/308.14 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 308.14 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 51,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,787.97/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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