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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.19, 335.88 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.19, 335.88 and 116.10 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.19 : 335.88 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.19/335.88 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.19x = 335.88 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.19x = 38,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995.67/224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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