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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.01, 307.79 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.01, 307.79 and 129.77 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.01 : 307.79 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.01/307.79 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.01x = 307.79 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.01x = 39,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,939.72/223.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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