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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.03, 307.82 and 129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.03, 307.82 and 129.79 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.03 : 307.82 = 129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.03/307.82 = 129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.03x = 307.82 × 129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.03x = 39,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,951.96/223.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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