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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.46, 308.10 and 161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.46, 308.10 and 161.26 is: 222.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.46 : 308.10 = 161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.46/308.10 = 161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.46x = 308.10 × 161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.46x = 49,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,684.04/223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.34

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