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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.70, 335.48 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.70, 335.48 and 115.47 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.70 : 335.48 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.70/335.48 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.70x = 335.48 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.70x = 38,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737.30/223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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