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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 335.67 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 335.67 and 120.97 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 335.67 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/335.67 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 335.67 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 40,606.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,606.00/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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