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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.99, 336.08 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.99, 336.08 and 163.44 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.99 : 336.08 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.99/336.08 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.99x = 336.08 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.99x = 54,929.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,929.32/223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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