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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 335.34 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 335.34 and 115.02 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 335.34 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/335.34 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 335.34 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 38,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,570.81/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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