Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223, 334.62 and 109
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 223, 334.62 and 109 is: 163.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223 : 334.62 = 109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223/334.62 = 109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223x = 334.62 × 109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223x = 36,473.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,473.58/223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163.56
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