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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.60, 344.40 and 168.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.60, 344.40 and 168.85 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.60 : 344.40 = 168.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.60/344.40 = 168.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.60x = 344.40 × 168.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.60x = 58,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,151.94/229.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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