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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.94, 309.14 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.94, 309.14 and 160.98 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.94 : 309.14 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.94/309.14 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.94x = 309.14 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.94x = 49,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,765.36/223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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