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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 334.56 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 334.56 and 165.48 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 334.56 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/334.56 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 334.56 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 55,362.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,362.99/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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