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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.05, 307.45 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.05, 307.45 and 176.34 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.05 : 307.45 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.05/307.45 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.05x = 307.45 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.05x = 54,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,214.85/223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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