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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335.24 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335.24 and 172.24 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335.24 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335.24 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335.24 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 57,741.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,741.74/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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