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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.34, 308.25 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.34, 308.25 and 161.37 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.34 : 308.25 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.34/308.25 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.34x = 308.25 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.34x = 49,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742.30/223.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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