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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 335.45 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 335.45 and 172.21 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 335.45 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/335.45 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 335.45 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 57,767.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,767.22/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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