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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 308.06 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 308.06 and 170.78 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 308.06 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/308.06 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 308.06 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 52,610.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,610.49/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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