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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.16 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.16 and 162.09 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.16 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.16 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.16 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 54,163.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,163.18/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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