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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.62, 335.19 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.62, 335.19 and 115.26 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.62 : 335.19 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.62/335.19 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.62x = 335.19 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.62x = 38,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634.00/223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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