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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.48 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.48 and 171.63 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.48 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.48 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.48 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 57,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,406.80/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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