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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.10, 334.45 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.10, 334.45 and 165.26 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.10 : 334.45 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.10/334.45 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.10x = 334.45 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.10x = 55,269.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269.74/223.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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