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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.14, 333.27 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.14, 333.27 and 179.88 is: 268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.14 : 333.27 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.14/333.27 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.14x = 333.27 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.14x = 59,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948.61/223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.66

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