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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 334.48 and 174.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 334.48 and 174.49 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 334.48 = 174.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/334.48 = 174.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 334.48 × 174.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 58,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,363.42/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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