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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.16, 334.61 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.16, 334.61 and 161.48 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.16 : 334.61 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.16/334.61 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.16x = 334.61 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.16x = 54,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034.06/223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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