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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.02, 342.51 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.02, 342.51 and 168.09 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.02 : 342.51 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.02/342.51 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.02x = 342.51 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.02x = 57,572.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,572.51/229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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