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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.62 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.62 and 177.48 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.62 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.62 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.62 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 59,388.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,388.36/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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