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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 334.88 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 334.88 and 120.45 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 334.88 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/334.88 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 334.88 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 40,336.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,336.30/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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