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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335.19 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335.19 and 161.93 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335.19 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335.19 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335.19 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 54,278.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278.76/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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