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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.84, 344.99 and 168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.84, 344.99 and 168.80 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.84 : 344.99 = 168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.84/344.99 = 168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.84x = 344.99 × 168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.84x = 58,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,234.31/229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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