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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.48 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.48 and 175.76 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.48 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.48 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.48 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 58,963.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,963.96/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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