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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.41, 334.97 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.41, 334.97 and 107.88 is: 161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.41 : 334.97 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.41/334.97 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.41x = 334.97 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.41x = 36,136.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,136.02/223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.75

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