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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.64, 308.39 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.64, 308.39 and 161.76 is: 223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.64 : 308.39 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.64/308.39 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.64x = 308.39 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.64x = 49,884.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,884.36/223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.06

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