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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.43, 334.73 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.43, 334.73 and 107.80 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.43 : 334.73 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.43/334.73 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.43x = 334.73 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.43x = 36,083.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083.33/223.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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