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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.52, 344 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.52, 344 and 168.96 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.52 : 344 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.52/344 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.52x = 344 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.52x = 58,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122.24/229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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