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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.43 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.43 and 175.14 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.43 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.43 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.43 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 58,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,747.21/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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