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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 308.04 and 161.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 308.04 and 161.23 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 308.04 = 161.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/308.04 = 161.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 308.04 × 161.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 49,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,665.29/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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