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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 309.16 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 309.16 and 168.88 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 309.16 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/309.16 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 309.16 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 52,210.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210.94/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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