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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.72, 335.56 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.72, 335.56 and 115.58 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.72 : 335.56 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.72/335.56 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.72x = 335.56 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.72x = 38,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,784.02/223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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