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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 335.70 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 335.70 and 183.54 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 335.70 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/335.70 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 335.70 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 61,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,614.38/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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