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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.24 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.24 and 170.44 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.24 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.24 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.24 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 57,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,138.31/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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