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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.61, 334.93 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.61, 334.93 and 184.66 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.61 : 334.93 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.61/334.93 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.61x = 334.93 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.61x = 61,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,846.50/223.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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