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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.83 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.83 and 107.66 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.83 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.83 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.83 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 36,047.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047.80/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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