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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 312.93 and 168.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 312.93 and 168.57 is: 232.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 312.93 = 168.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/312.93 = 168.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 312.93 × 168.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 52,750.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,750.61/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.68

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