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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 335.07 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 335.07 and 169.20 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 335.07 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/335.07 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 335.07 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 56,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,693.84/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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