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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.35, 335.12 and 113.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.35, 335.12 and 113.69 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.35 : 335.12 = 113.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.35/335.12 = 113.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.35x = 335.12 × 113.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.35x = 38,097.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,097.55/223.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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