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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 335.32 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 335.32 and 169.58 is: 254.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 335.32 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/335.32 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 335.32 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 56,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,863.57/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.03

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