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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.23, 335.90 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.23, 335.90 and 112.71 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.23 : 335.90 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.23/335.90 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.23x = 335.90 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.23x = 37,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859.02/224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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