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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 335.09 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 335.09 and 120.93 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 335.09 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/335.09 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 335.09 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 40,520.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,520.80/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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