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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 308.93 and 161.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 308.93 and 161.79 is: 223.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 308.93 = 161.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/308.93 = 161.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 308.93 × 161.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 49,980.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,980.98/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.37

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