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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 335.64 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 335.64 and 180.92 is: 271.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 335.64 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/335.64 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 335.64 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 60,723.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,723.99/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.38

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