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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 335.37 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 335.37 and 120.54 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 335.37 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/335.37 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 335.37 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 40,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,425.50/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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