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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.20 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.20 and 168.84 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.20 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.20 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.20 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 52,880.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,880.69/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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