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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.58 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.58 and 114.08 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.58 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.58 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.58 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 38,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282.97/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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