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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.91, 309.02 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.91, 309.02 and 161.94 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.91 : 309.02 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.91/309.02 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.91x = 309.02 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.91x = 50,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043.05/223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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