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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.16, 335.77 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.16, 335.77 and 169.89 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.16 : 335.77 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.16/335.77 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.16x = 335.77 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.16x = 57,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,043.54/224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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