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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.45, 334.95 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.45, 334.95 and 162.85 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.45 : 334.95 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.45/334.95 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.45x = 334.95 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.45x = 54,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,546.61/223.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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