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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.46, 343.64 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.46, 343.64 and 168.98 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.46 : 343.64 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.46/343.64 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.46x = 343.64 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.46x = 58,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,068.29/229.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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