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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.67, 334.89 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.67, 334.89 and 115.23 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.67 : 334.89 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.67/334.89 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.67x = 334.89 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.67x = 38,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589.37/223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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