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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 335.52 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 335.52 and 171.84 is: 258.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 335.52 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/335.52 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 335.52 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 57,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,654.90/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.11

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