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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 307.76 and 124.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 307.76 and 124.77 is: 172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 307.76 = 124.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/307.76 = 124.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 307.76 × 124.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 38,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.75/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.18

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