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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.75, 335.81 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.75, 335.81 and 115.57 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.75 : 335.81 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.75/335.81 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.75x = 335.81 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.75x = 38,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.98/223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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