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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 307.74 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 307.74 and 129.76 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 307.74 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/307.74 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 307.74 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 39,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,932.34/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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