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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.38, 335.48 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.38, 335.48 and 172.15 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.38 : 335.48 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.38/335.48 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.38x = 335.48 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.38x = 57,751.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,751.18/223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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