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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 308.79 and 161.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 308.79 and 161.55 is: 223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 308.79 = 161.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/308.79 = 161.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 308.79 × 161.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 49,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,885.02/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.00

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