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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.84, 336 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.84, 336 and 178.72 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.84 : 336 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.84/336 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.84x = 336 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.84x = 60,049.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,049.92/223.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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