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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.83, 335.97 and 168.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.83, 335.97 and 168.88 is: 252.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.83 : 335.97 = 168.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.83/335.97 = 168.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.83x = 335.97 × 168.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.83x = 56,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.09/224.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.35

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