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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.66, 335.35 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.66, 335.35 and 86.59 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.66 : 335.35 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.66/335.35 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.66x = 335.35 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.66x = 29,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,039.18/223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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