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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.06, 307.65 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.06, 307.65 and 161.11 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.06 : 307.65 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.06/307.65 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.06x = 307.65 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.06x = 49,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,565.49/223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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