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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 308.52 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 308.52 and 161.46 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 308.52 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/308.52 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 308.52 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 49,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,813.64/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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