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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.63, 344.62 and 168.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.63, 344.62 and 168.93 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.63 : 344.62 = 168.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.63/344.62 = 168.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.63x = 344.62 × 168.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.63x = 58,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,216.66/229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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