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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 334.86 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 334.86 and 120.51 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 334.86 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/334.86 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 334.86 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 40,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,353.98/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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