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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 308.92 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 308.92 and 168.48 is: 232.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 308.92 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/308.92 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 308.92 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 52,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,046.84/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.52

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