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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.09, 334.65 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.09, 334.65 and 162.34 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.09 : 334.65 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.09/334.65 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.09x = 334.65 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.09x = 54,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,327.08/223.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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