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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 334.78 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 334.78 and 169.44 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 334.78 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/334.78 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 334.78 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 56,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,725.12/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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