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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 313.11 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 313.11 and 168.72 is: 233.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 313.11 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/313.11 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 313.11 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 52,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,827.92/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.05

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