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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 335.34 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 335.34 and 178.04 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 335.34 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/335.34 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 335.34 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 59,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703.93/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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