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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.19, 334.68 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.19, 334.68 and 120.46 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.19 : 334.68 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.19/334.68 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.19x = 334.68 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.19x = 40,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,315.55/223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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