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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.17, 343.24 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.17, 343.24 and 168.16 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.17 : 343.24 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.17/343.24 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.17x = 343.24 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.17x = 57,719.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,719.24/229.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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