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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.63, 309.03 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.63, 309.03 and 161.65 is: 223.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.63 : 309.03 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.63/309.03 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.63x = 309.03 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.63x = 49,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954.70/223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.38

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