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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 335.14 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 335.14 and 168.73 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 335.14 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/335.14 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 335.14 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 56,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,548.17/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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