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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.10, 308.87 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.10, 308.87 and 168.74 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.10 : 308.87 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.10/308.87 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.10x = 308.87 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.10x = 52,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118.72/224.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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