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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 334.98 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 334.98 and 177.64 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 334.98 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/334.98 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 334.98 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 59,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504.96/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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