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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.16 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.16 and 154.17 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.16 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.16 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.16 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 51,671.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671.62/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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