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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 307.84 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 307.84 and 123.49 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 307.84 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/307.84 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 307.84 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 38,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015.47/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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