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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.74, 336.15 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.74, 336.15 and 160.02 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.74 : 336.15 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.74/336.15 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.74x = 336.15 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.74x = 53,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,790.72/223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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