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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 335.75 and 115.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 335.75 and 115.65 is: 173.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 335.75 = 115.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/335.75 = 115.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 335.75 × 115.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 38,828.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828.91/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.37

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