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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.64 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.64 and 115.50 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.64 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.64 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.64 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 38,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,766.42/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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