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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.01, 307.77 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.01, 307.77 and 129.78 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.01 : 307.77 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.01/307.77 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.01x = 307.77 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.01x = 39,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,941.74/223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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