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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.12, 335.88 and 169.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.12, 335.88 and 169.84 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.12 : 335.88 = 169.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.12/335.88 = 169.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.12x = 335.88 × 169.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.12x = 57,045.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,045.86/224.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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