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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.54, 335.17 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.54, 335.17 and 93.51 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.54 : 335.17 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.54/335.17 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.54x = 335.17 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.54x = 31,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.68/223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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