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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.36 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.36 and 176.92 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.36 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.36 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.36 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 59,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,154.36/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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