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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 334.61 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 334.61 and 107.49 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 334.61 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/334.61 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 334.61 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 35,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,967.23/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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