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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 334.76 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 334.76 and 162.74 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 334.76 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/334.76 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 334.76 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 54,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,478.84/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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