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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 334.98 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 334.98 and 158.76 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 334.98 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/334.98 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 334.98 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 53,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,181.42/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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