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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 308.48 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 308.48 and 161.44 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 308.48 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/308.48 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 308.48 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 49,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,801.01/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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