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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.99, 335.11 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.99, 335.11 and 163.14 is: 244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.99 : 335.11 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.99/335.11 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.99x = 335.11 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.99x = 54,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,669.85/223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.07

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