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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.70 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.70 and 115.47 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.70 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.70 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.70 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 38,763.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,763.28/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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