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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 336.03 and 174.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 336.03 and 174.71 is: 263.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 336.03 = 174.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/336.03 = 174.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 336.03 × 174.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 58,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706.12/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.02

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