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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.37 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.37 and 180.51 is: 270.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.37 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.37 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.37 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 60,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537.64/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.35

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