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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.15, 307.82 and 170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.15, 307.82 and 170.60 is: 235.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.15 : 307.82 = 170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.15/307.82 = 170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.15x = 307.82 × 170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.15x = 52,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,512.98/223.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.33

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