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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.44, 335.62 and 172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.44, 335.62 and 172.18 is: 258.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.44 : 335.62 = 172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.44/335.62 = 172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.44x = 335.62 × 172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.44x = 57,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,787.05/223.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.62

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