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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 333.88 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 333.88 and 171.43 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 333.88 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/333.88 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 333.88 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 57,235.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,235.79/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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