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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.36, 344.24 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.36, 344.24 and 168.16 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.36 : 344.24 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.36/344.24 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.36x = 344.24 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.36x = 57,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887.40/229.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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