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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.14, 308.80 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.14, 308.80 and 168.80 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.14 : 308.80 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.14/308.80 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.14x = 308.80 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.14x = 52,125.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,125.44/224.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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