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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 307.92 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 307.92 and 170.92 is: 235.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 307.92 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/307.92 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 307.92 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 52,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629.69/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.64

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