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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 335.27 and 169.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 335.27 and 169.66 is: 254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 335.27 = 169.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/335.27 = 169.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 335.27 × 169.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 56,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,881.91/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.57

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