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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 334.58 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 334.58 and 179.97 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 334.58 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/334.58 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 334.58 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 60,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,214.36/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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