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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.90, 335.57 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.90, 335.57 and 121.27 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.90 : 335.57 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.90/335.57 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.90x = 335.57 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.90x = 40,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,695.04/223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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