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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.80, 335.72 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.80, 335.72 and 115.66 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.80 : 335.72 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.80/335.72 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.80x = 335.72 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.80x = 38,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829.38/223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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