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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 334.79 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 334.79 and 114.86 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 334.79 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/334.79 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 334.79 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 38,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,451.73/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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