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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 334.12 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 334.12 and 113.21 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 334.12 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/334.12 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 334.12 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 37,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,825.73/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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