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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 335.54 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 335.54 and 119.54 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 335.54 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/335.54 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 335.54 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 40,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111.59/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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