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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 309.12 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 309.12 and 168.90 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 309.12 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/309.12 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 309.12 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 52,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,210.37/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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