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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 335.36 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 335.36 and 161.99 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 335.36 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/335.36 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 335.36 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 54,323.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,323.29/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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