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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 344.74 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 344.74 and 168.30 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 344.74 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/344.74 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 344.74 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 58,019.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019.74/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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