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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 335.72 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 335.72 and 120.91 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 335.72 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/335.72 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 335.72 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 40,591.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,591.91/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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