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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.13, 334.19 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.13, 334.19 and 161.04 is: 241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.13 : 334.19 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.13/334.19 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.13x = 334.19 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.13x = 53,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,817.15/223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.19

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