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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.88, 335.54 and 162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.88, 335.54 and 162.94 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.88 : 335.54 = 162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.88/335.54 = 162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.88x = 335.54 × 162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.88x = 54,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,672.89/223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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