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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.92, 336 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.92, 336 and 172.32 is: 258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.92 : 336 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.92/336 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.92x = 336 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.92x = 57,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899.52/223.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.57

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