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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 334.65 and 162.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 334.65 and 162.67 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 334.65 = 162.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/334.65 = 162.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 334.65 × 162.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 54,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,437.52/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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