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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.69, 334.86 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.69, 334.86 and 172.93 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.69 : 334.86 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.69/334.86 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.69x = 334.86 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.69x = 57,907.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,907.34/223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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