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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.17, 335.03 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.17, 335.03 and 162.42 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.17 : 335.03 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.17/335.03 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.17x = 335.03 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.17x = 54,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.76/223.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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