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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.42, 308.43 and 170.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.42, 308.43 and 170.53 is: 235.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.42 : 308.43 = 170.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.42/308.43 = 170.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.42x = 308.43 × 170.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.42x = 52,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596.57/223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.42

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