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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.36, 334.53 and 169.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.36, 334.53 and 169.09 is: 253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.36 : 334.53 = 169.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.36/334.53 = 169.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.36x = 334.53 × 169.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.36x = 56,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,564.84/223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.25

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