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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.78, 335.76 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.78, 335.76 and 115.60 is: 173.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.78 : 335.76 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.78/335.76 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.78x = 335.76 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.78x = 38,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813.86/223.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.45

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