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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.83, 335.63 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.83, 335.63 and 172.50 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.83 : 335.63 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.83/335.63 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.83x = 335.63 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.83x = 57,895.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,895.35/223.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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