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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 336.66 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 336.66 and 177.69 is: 267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 336.66 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/336.66 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 336.66 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 59,821.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,821.71/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.22

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