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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.25, 334.79 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.25, 334.79 and 113.52 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.25 : 334.79 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.25/334.79 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.25x = 334.79 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.25x = 38,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005.36/223.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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