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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.37 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.37 and 162.48 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.37 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.37 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.37 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 54,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,328.44/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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