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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.46 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.46 and 113.38 is: 169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.46 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.46 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.46 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 37,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921.07/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.96

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