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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.61, 309.78 and 168.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.61, 309.78 and 168.74 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.61 : 309.78 = 168.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.61/309.78 = 168.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.61x = 309.78 × 168.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.61x = 52,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,270.73/224.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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