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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.12, 342.96 and 168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.12, 342.96 and 168.32 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.12 : 342.96 = 168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.12/342.96 = 168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.12x = 342.96 × 168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.12x = 57,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727.03/229.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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