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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.04, 307.82 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.04, 307.82 and 124.82 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.04 : 307.82 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.04/307.82 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.04x = 307.82 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.04x = 38,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,420.87/223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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