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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 308.59 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 308.59 and 161.38 is: 222.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 308.59 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/308.59 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 308.59 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 49,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799.07/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.63

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