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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.51, 334.95 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.51, 334.95 and 115.07 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.51 : 334.95 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.51/334.95 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.51x = 334.95 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.51x = 38,542.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,542.70/223.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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