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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.64, 338.40 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.64, 338.40 and 168 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.64 : 338.40 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.64/338.40 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.64x = 338.40 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.64x = 56,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,851.20/224.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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