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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 335.18 and 165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 335.18 and 165.99 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 335.18 = 165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/335.18 = 165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 335.18 × 165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 55,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635.20/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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