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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 308.52 and 168.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 308.52 and 168.47 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 308.52 = 168.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/308.52 = 168.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 308.52 × 168.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 51,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,974.82/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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