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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 308.87 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 308.87 and 161.83 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 308.87 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/308.87 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 308.87 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 49,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.43/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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